busily

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busily
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Synonyms:

diligently, actively, energetically, strenuously, eagerly , earnestly, intently, determinedly, rapidly, industriously, assiduously, sedulously, steadily , laboriously, painstakingly, unremittingly, studiously, hurriedly, briskly, vivaciously, animatedly, purposefully, ardently, arduously, fervently, spiritedly, nimbly, zealously, vigorously, drudgingly, indefatigably, restlessly, vigilantly, enthusiastically, speedily, hastily , persistently, expeditiously, unweariedly, like hell, like the dickens, like the devil, tirelessly, frenetically

Antonyms:

idly, inactively, listlessly, leisurely, slowly , lazily, sluggishly

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